Cookies & Cream Protein Shake

I was inspired by our Vanilla Almond Protein Shake (which tastes like a milkshake) but wanted some chocolate...then decided to go ahead and try to make it tastes like a Cookies & Cream milkshake!  I love the crunchy almonds and cacao nibs!

Cookies & Cream Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp (46 g) liquid egg whites (pasteurized)
• 6 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 serving (30 g) raw almonds
• 10 g cacao nibs or Enjoy Life chocolate chips
• 1/4 tsp vanilla (avoid HFCS)
• Stevia, to taste
• 1 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt, optional
• A few ice cubes

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together & enjoy!  We use a Vitamix.

Macros (with cocoa nibs, without Greek yogurt):

• Calories - 395
• Protein - 36 g
• Carbs - 20 g
• Fat - 24 g
• Fiber - 13 g

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bites

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Do you feel like having dessert? No problem! With this recipe, you will feel like you are having dessert without the sugar and with tons more protein. Eat these for a quick snack after the gym and it will feel like a nice treat for a job well done!  We also love to take these on our hikes! They are similar to our Four Ingredient Energy Bites but with more protein!

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bites

Ingredients:

• 2/3 c natural peanut butter (we grind our own at our local grocery store)
• 1/3 c unsweetened almond or coconut milk
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 c gluten-free rolled oats

Directions:

1. Combine natural peanut butter and milk into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for approximately 2 minutes, or until peanut butter is soft and spreadable. 
2. Remove bowl from microwave and slowly stir to combine peanut butter and milk.
3. Stir in protein powder. This step takes a little patience - make sure the protein powder is completely dissolved.
4. Add gluten-free rolled oats and stir.
5. Roll into bite-size pieces and refrigerate for 15 minutes to harden.

Makes approximately 12 bites.

Strawberry Cherry Spinach Powerhouse Protein Shake

Don't let the word "spinach" scare you from making this delicious protein shake. It's incredibly easy and delicious. Try this after a workout and not only will your muscles be thanking you, but so will your entire body! The spinach in the recipe provides essential vitamins like C, A and K, as well as the antioxidant, Lutein. The cherries in the recipe also add some much needed Vitamin B!

NOTE: This would be really fun to make for Valentine's Day because it is pink, despite the addition of the spinach. The protein powder that you use may change the color slightly. 

Strawberry Cherry Spinach Powerhouse Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 c coconut or almond milk
• 1 c fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 c strawberries, quartered and stems removed (frozen or fresh)
• 1/4 c cherries, pitted (frozen or fresh)

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• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• desired amount of ice

Directions:

1. Add the coconut or almond milk, spinach, strawberries and cherries into a blender and puree until smooth and well mixed.

2. Add protein powder and ice to blender mixture and blend for approximately one minute.

Makes 1 serving.

Approximate Metrics:

• Calories: 275
• Carbs: 24g
• Protein: 24g
• Fat: 8g

Happy Sipping!